Melatonin Glenmark
Melatonin Glenmark contains melatonin, a natural body hormone that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle, used for jetlag in adults and sleep problems in children and adolescents with ADHD.
Form
oraaliliuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Melatonin
Manufacturer
Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults with jetlag, take 0.5-5 ml (0.5-5 mg) for up to 5 days; for children/adolescents (6-17) with ADHD-related sleep difficulties, start with 1-2 ml (1-2 mg) 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
Method
The oral solution is swallowed; always use the provided measuring syringe to take your specific dose.
Important
The maximum daily dose for both adults and children/adolescents is 5 ml (5 mg).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
RARE
- •Irritability, nervousness, or restlessness
- •Unusual dreams or night sweats
- •Migraine or dizziness
- •High blood pressure
- •Stomach pain, nausea, or dry mouth
- •Skin problems like rash or itching
- •Pain in arms or legs
- •Shingles (herpes zoster)
- •Changes in blood cell counts (white blood cells or platelets)
- •Mood changes (like aggression, anxiety, or depression) or confusion
- •Fainting, memory problems, or trouble concentrating
- •Vision problems (blurred vision or increased tears)
- •Fast heartbeat or chest pain
- •Increased urination or thirst
- •Prolonged erection
- •Severe allergic reactions (like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing)
- •High blood sugar
- •Feeling overly sleepy or a strong calming effect
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to melatonin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have epilepsy, an autoimmune disease, or liver/kidney problems.
- If you have diabetes, this medicine may increase blood sugar levels, so consult your doctor.
- Smoking can reduce the effect of Melatonin Glenmark.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding; women who can become pregnant should use contraception.
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- This medicine may cause drowsiness and reduced alertness, so do not drive or operate machinery after taking it.
- Avoid alcohol before, during, and after taking this medicine, as it can increase drowsiness.
- Do not give to children under 18 for jetlag or children under 6 for any reason.